Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 3832280 (Grade 44)

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Access Date: April 29, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 44

Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	3832280
Grade:	44
Variation:	Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Model:	5
Class:	9
Estimated Production Year:	1890
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	18 of 43
Grade/Model Total Production:	69,000
Variant Est. Production:	17,000 (18S-M5-15J-ONP-U-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1445.44G18.18S868.185M137.O173.P223.15J422
Database Version:	v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	207.74
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	80.22
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.136%
Registry Population:	18 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	1.82% Analyzing 279 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 44

Target Profile: 18S-M5-15J-ONP-U-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.

Elgin Grade 44 (All Variations): 69,000 ETP
18S: 69,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 44
18S-M5: 69,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 44, Model 5
18S-M5-15J: 59,000 85.51% 18s, Grade 44, Model 5, 15 Jewels		Other: 10,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M5-15J-ONP: 59,000 85.51% 18s, Grade 44, Model 5, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel
18S-M5-15J-ONP-U: 59,000 85.51%
18S-M5-15J-ONP-U-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.: 17,000 24.64%

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.

Anonymous · April 17, 2024

Serial Number 3832933 was reported as accurate.

Mobluegrass Supporter 40 · February 5, 2024

Serial Number 3831736 was reported as accurate.

Mobluegrass Supporter 40 · September 30, 2023

Serial Number 3831736 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2022

Serial Number 3832065 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2021

Serial Number 3831034 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2021

Serial Number 3832234 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is 15 jewel G.M. Wheeler.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.